Mast372MIND Posted December 15, 2009 Report Posted December 15, 2009 Hey guys, I recently bought some Boyesen superstock carbon reeds to put in my stock reedcage for like $70. Then I got to thinking about just returning them and saving up for a full Chariot or VF3 cage and reed set. I guess my question is rather or not the superstock carbon reeds will even make a difference in a stock reed cage and how much of an improvement would it be to go ahead and step up from there to a VF3 or Chariot cage+reed set. Only mods to engine are ModQuad K&N w/ adapter plate and FMF fatty pipes w/ TC2 silencers. Also, is the FMF jet kit worth getting for $70? I know that it doesn't come with pilot jets, only three sets of mains and a needle... (I am at about 1000' elevation in Oklahoma). Or should I just buy indiviual jets and make my own kit? I don't plan to do any more mods to the engine other than the pipes and reeds. Thanks, Rob Quote
AKheathen Posted December 15, 2009 Report Posted December 15, 2009 Hey guys, I recently bought some Boyesen superstock carbon reeds to put in my stock reedcage for like $70. Then I got to thinking about just returning them and saving up for a full Chariot or VF3 cage and reed set. I guess my question is rather or not the superstock carbon reeds will even make a difference in a stock reed cage and how much of an improvement would it be to go ahead and step up from there to a VF3 or Chariot cage+reed set. Only mods to engine are ModQuad K&N w/ adapter plate and FMF fatty pipes w/ TC2 silencers. Also, is the FMF jet kit worth getting for $70? I know that it doesn't come with pilot jets, only three sets of mains and a needle... (I am at about 1000' elevation in Oklahoma). Or should I just buy indiviual jets and make my own kit? I don't plan to do any more mods to the engine other than the pipes and reeds. Thanks, Rob don't buy inot the packaged jet kits, except for ones that are peiced together dirt cheap on ebay. if you need a different needle, then just go buy a needle that is rated with numbers and letters so you know what it is, not just "red needle". the reed pedals will make a good improvement over stock, but a charriot or vforce cage will do even better... Quote
Mast372MIND Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Posted December 16, 2009 don't buy inot the packaged jet kits, except for ones that are peiced together dirt cheap on ebay. if you need a different needle, then just go buy a needle that is rated with numbers and letters so you know what it is, not just "red needle". the reed pedals will make a good improvement over stock, but a charriot or vforce cage will do even better... Okay thanks. I will prob just keep those reeds I already bought for now because I really don't want to spend anymore money. I can always buy the reed cage later. Hmmm... I wonder if Chariot will sell me the cage without the reeds for a bit cheaper...? I will have to get with them on that. Given my mods and elevation, what do you think would be a good jetting setup? I was thinking somewhere around 270 or 280 mains, but am not sure. (I guess this question would be better asked in the jetting and exhaust forum, but no use in double posting). Quote
AKheathen Posted December 16, 2009 Report Posted December 16, 2009 need to know temps and elevation, but i can tell you that you will most likely need a 27.5 pilot... Quote
Mast372MIND Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Posted December 16, 2009 need to know temps and elevation, but i can tell you that you will most likely need a 27.5 pilot... Elevation is right around 1200 feet and temp for the winter will be in the 45-60 deg F range... Quote
AKheathen Posted December 16, 2009 Report Posted December 16, 2009 most likely 280-290 mains, but remember you are gonna move 2 sizes between seasons Quote
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